SPD Manager: Lead Central Sterile Processing & Quality

CHA Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

CHA Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center in Los Angeles seeks a Manager of the Sterile Processing Department to lead 24/7 sterilization operations, ensure adherence to infection control and safety standards, and guide staff through training and process improvements.

The role requires strong instrumentation knowledge, familiarity with regulatory standards, and coordination with perioperative leadership to optimize instrument and equipment usage. Shift: Days, 40 hours weekly, Exempt, FTE 1.0.

Qualifications

• Strong background in instrumentation and surgical services.
• Familiarity with AAMI, AORN, OSHA, FDA, CDC and regulatory standards.
• Working knowledge of computers and software for database management, word processing, and spreadsheets.
• Experience in a unionized environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the processing and sterilization of medical devices, supplies and equipment per regulatory requirements.
• Supervises staff and manages training, orientation and continuing education.
• Collaborates with Perioperative Services for new instrument and equipment purchases.
• Provides data on quality performance measures to the Director Perioperative Services.
• Interfaces with Perioperative leadership, staff nurses, physicians and supply chain to improve sterile processing workflows.
• Provides leadership to personnel responsible for sterilization across all age groups.

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Quality data reporting

Regulatory knowledge

Instrumentation awareness

Interdepartmental collaboration

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Central Service Technology course

Associate/Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Database management software

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Job description

CHA Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center in Los Angeles seeks a Manager of the Sterile Processing Department to lead 24/7 sterilization operations, ensure adherence to infection control and safety standards, and guide staff through training and process improvements.

The role requires strong instrumentation knowledge, familiarity with regulatory standards, and coordination with perioperative leadership to optimize instrument and equipment usage. Shift: Days, 40 hours weekly, Exempt, FTE 1.0.